Join our hands-on workshop and discover how to use artificial intelligence tools to create a winning digital content strategy. Learn how to generate brand names, design logos, and create stunning visuals, all while crafting a marketing plan tailored to your niche.

Discover the art of podcasting in this six-hour workshop! Perfect for beginners, this course covers everything you need to start your podcast journey.

Create your own bone carving out of beef bone in this tikanga-based contemporary workshop.

Learn to create expressive landscape paintings by developing composition, mood, and atmosphere in this hands-on workshop for painters with some experience.

Using textiles, found materials, transfers, mosaic and other mixed media, participants will explore composition, layering, and storytelling through design onto a glazed dinner-sized ceramic plate.

This course is held offsite, meeting at Aotea Square in the CBD.

A practical class for learners who want to improve their skills in a social setting.

Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.

Join tour guide Terry Hobin on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato Battlefields.

Find out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Course fee $65 or $145. This course was previously called How to Start an Online Business.

Everyone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects, with a special focus on Christmas delights.

Join waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.

Discover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.

Through a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).

Take a gentle pause from the noise of daily life through the calming art of mixed-media collage. In this slow-paced, meditative workshop, you’ll begin by gathering materials—images, textures, colours—that spark joy or quiet curiosity.

This hands-on course helps you get the most out of ChatGPT for writing, planning, organising, learning, and everyday problem‑solving.

Personal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.

Create a beautiful, personalised calendar in this guided workshop.

Learn the basics of floristry and how to tie bouquets. The design will be made with fresh seasonal flowers and participants will be able to take home their creation!

Unlock the power of visualisation and goal-setting with this hands-on course on creating vision boards.

Discover the creative possibilities of fibre art in this hands-on workshop with Liz Mitchell one of NZ’s leading fashion designers. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a unique finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring these innovative techniques at home.

Master essential phrases for shopping, dining, and traveling with ease. Discover insider secrets to save money and time while exploring Tokyo like a local. Course fee $25 or $80.

Learn how to create gorgeous pebble mosaics through the precast indirect reverse method.

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.

Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.

In this short watercolour course you will dive into the fluid world of watercolour as you explore how to paint water in all its forms—rivers, lakes, streams, and shimmering reflections. In this inspiring course, you'll also master the art of painting sky scenes, from moody overcast days to radiant sunny skies and dramatic cloudscapes.

Create your own masterpiece to enhance your garden or interior spaces. The soft stone sculpture is one of the most accessible mediums to work with as ideas can be quickly realised and easily modified. Includes sculpting block. Courses run 11am - 4pm.

Produce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Equipment and a frame are supplied, just bring your own fabric. More details below course dates.

In this supportive and practical workshop, you’ll explore what it really means to strengthen your inner foundations — from understanding how your mind responds to stress, to building habits that help you stay centred, grounded, and calm in everyday life.

Learn how to turn your backyard into a productive garden full of healthy, nutritious fruit, vegetables snd herbs for your family. You will learn about how to start, with soil preparation, plant selection, propagation using permaculture ideas. This course is held offsite at Ellen's food forest in St Johns, Auckland.

This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $35.00 for ingredients.

During the course the girls will be taught basic physical and verbal techniques, reinforce assertion and boundary setting skills, and appropriate information about issues of abuse for girls.

Come and have fun and learn the basics of hand sewing and using a sewing machine. For children 9 - 12 years. Materials included. Bring your lunch.

An art workshop for children 8 - 12 years

Join Cecilia in the kitchen for a fun day learning to make yummy Korean food like Korean kim bap (sushi) and dumplings.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

Each of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.

Join the Kohimarama Bowling Club coaching team for 2 hour sessions over three weeks and have a go!

This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $35.00 for ingredients.

For children 8 - 12 years old.

Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 16 classes.

Extend your knowledge of te reo rangatira.

Course fee $290. $15 for some students.

Course fee $160. $15 for some students.

Course fee $160 or $15 or some students. This course offers 12 hours tuition over 8 classes.

Continue your Te Reo and Te Ao Māori studies. This is a continuation course for those who have successfully completed our Introduction 1 and 2 courses. If you have not previously studied Te Reo at Selwyn Community Education, please contact the office. For future courses, please register your interest below and we'll email you when new courses scheduled. Course fee $60 or $155.

Wind down by learning waiata Māori from the traditional sort to those of Rob Ruha. At the pace of the class we will learn the kupu (words), the rangi (tune and harmonies) and actions for waiata-a-ringa (action songs). A great way to destress and socialise. No musical experience required. Course fee $30 or $120.